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Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.

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Uber to Add Joby’s Blade Helicopter Trips to Ride-Hail App

Blade’s passenger business, which Joby acquired in August, currently operates routes in the New York metropolitan area and southern Europe via its own consumer app.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Lyft Begins Autonomous Rides in Atlanta With Safety Drivers

Lyft will offer rides in a fleet of Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with autonomous technology developed by May Mobility.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Companies Expect Lower Sales in China on Tariffs

Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies that responded to a survey said the new tariffs have reduced expected revenue for their China operations in 2025.

September 10, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Amazon’s Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

All rides will be provided for free for at least the first few months to help promote the existence of the service in the perennially popular travel destination.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsPrivateGlobal Freight

More Than 60 Containers Fall Off Ship at Port of Long Beach

It isn’t clear what was in the containers, though local reports said shoes and clothing were seen floating in the water, and some containers appeared to have sunk.

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

Georgia's Electric Mobility Dream Tested After Hyundai Raid

Can Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp be both tough on immigration and encourage foreign companies to invest?

September 10, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Supreme Court to Take Up Question of Trump's Tariffs

The Supreme Court on Sept. 9 granted an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power to impose sweeping tariffs under federal law.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Europe Car Bosses Tout EVs, Warn Against Combustion-Engine Ban

European car executives walked a fine line at the recent Munich auto show by touting how swell their new EVs are while warning Brussels that they can’t possibly sell only EVs by 2035.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

FTR: Tariffs Pushing Freight, Truck Sales Rebound Into 2027

FTR Transportation Intelligence Senior Analyst Dan Moyer says weak freight demand, weak demand for commercial vehicles and excess inventory are keeping fleets from purchasing trucks.

September 9, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon Rival Temu Plots US Return With 60% Price Cuts

After months of turmoil from Donald Trump’s tariff changes, e-commerce platform Temu is charging back into the U.S. market with deep discounts to regain ground against rival Shein Group.

September 9, 2025